Dining - Oct. 29, 2008
Milwaukee's best other Asian, 2008: Umami Moto
OnMilwaukee.com readers picked relative newcomer Umami Moto as their favorite other Asian restaurant (Not strictly Chinese, Japanese or Thai.) Umami Moto has two locations: Downtown at 718 N. Milwaukee St., and in Brookfield at 17800 W. Bluemound Rd.
Tags: best of, best other asian, umami moto, milwaukee street, phan's garden

Dining - Oct. 20, 2008
Umami Moto adds flavor, style to Milwaukee Street
With a sleek interior, attentive service and outstanding food, Tom Wackman, Omar Shaikh and Michael Polaski's collaboration makes an easy entrance into one of Downtown's trendier streets. Envision smooth, black, individually strung stone pillars and walls, highlighted with glimmering glass tile and bar stool cushions so plush, you literally sink into a seat at the bar.
Tags: umami moto, downtown, tom wackman, omar shaikh, michael polaski

Dining - Sept. 30, 2008
Wackman secures old Heinemann's on Milwaukee St.
Local restaurant and nightlife entrepreneur, Thomas Wackman and his Wackman Group have secured one of the final pieces of the Milwaukee Street entertainment puzzle, the former Heinemann's space.
Tags: Tom Wackman, Heinemann's, Kenadee's, Milwaukee Street, Omar Shaikh, Carnevor, Charro, Umami Moto, development

Dining - Sept. 4, 2008
A guide to dining out in Brookfield
Lately the Brookfield dining scene seems to be growing exponentially by the year, offering a broader range of options for area diners. Here is an updated account of what the western suburb is bringing to the dining table.
Tags: brookfield, agave southwest dining, bonefish grill, cafe manna, flemings, haute taco, mitchell's fish market, monsoon, mr. b's, stir crazy, umami moto, louise's

Dining - Aug. 18, 2008
Charro adds Latin flavor to Milwaukee Street mix
Omar Shaikh and Tom Wackman, owners of several Milwaukee Street bars and restaurants, are transforming Tangerine Nightclub into Charro, a Latin inspired restaurant.
Tags: charro, tangerine, Omar, eve, wackman, umami moto